Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Along the main road the houses have changed hands.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

a tenant in someone's house

From this reading Didama Rogers peers no more from her parlor window; that parlor is now profaned by the frivolous and irreverent summer boarder.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Along the main road the houses have changed hands.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading IN WHICH KEZIAH'S PARSON PREACHES ONCE MORE Time has wrought many changes in Trumet.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

plural of “daniel” — (Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Didama Rogers peers no more from her parlor window; that parlor is now profaned by the frivolous and irreverent summer boarder.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

not serious in content or attitude or behavior

From this reading Didama Rogers peers no more from her parlor window; that parlor is now profaned by the frivolous and irreverent summer boarder.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Didama Rogers peers no more from her parlor window; that parlor is now profaned by the frivolous and irreverent summer boarder.

destroyed or killed

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Along the main road the houses have changed hands.

come to pass

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading IN WHICH KEZIAH'S PARSON PREACHES ONCE MORE Time has wrought many changes in Trumet.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Along the main road the houses have changed hands.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Didama Rogers peers no more from her parlor window; that parlor is now profaned by the frivolous and irreverent summer boarder.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Along the main road the houses have changed hands.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN WHICH KEZIAH'S PARSON PREACHES ONCE MORE Time has wrought many changes in Trumet.

showing lack of due respect or veneration

From this reading Didama Rogers peers no more from her parlor window; that parlor is now profaned by the frivolous and irreverent summer boarder.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Didama Rogers peers no more from her parlor window; that parlor is now profaned by the frivolous and irreverent summer boarder.

(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN WHICH KEZIAH'S PARSON PREACHES ONCE MORE Time has wrought many changes in Trumet.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

for more time

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

most important element

From this reading Along the main road the houses have changed hands.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading IN WHICH KEZIAH'S PARSON PREACHES ONCE MORE Time has wrought many changes in Trumet.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

the force of workers available

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading IN WHICH KEZIAH'S PARSON PREACHES ONCE MORE Time has wrought many changes in Trumet.

a form of address for a man

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

not any; not one

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Didama Rogers peers no more from her parlor window; that parlor is now profaned by the frivolous and irreverent summer boarder.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

on one occasion

From this reading IN WHICH KEZIAH'S PARSON PREACHES ONCE MORE Time has wrought many changes in Trumet.

remove from a position or office

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

a local church community

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Didama Rogers peers no more from her parlor window; that parlor is now profaned by the frivolous and irreverent summer boarder.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading IN WHICH KEZIAH'S PARSON PREACHES ONCE MORE Time has wrought many changes in Trumet.

plural of “peer” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading Didama Rogers peers no more from her parlor window; that parlor is now profaned by the frivolous and irreverent summer boarder.

give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

the person in charge of a post office

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

third-person singular of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading IN WHICH KEZIAH'S PARSON PREACHES ONCE MORE Time has wrought many changes in Trumet.

treated irreverently or sacrilegiously

From this reading Didama Rogers peers no more from her parlor window; that parlor is now profaned by the frivolous and irreverent summer boarder.

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

serving to bring to mind

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Along the main road the houses have changed hands.

United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading Didama Rogers peers no more from her parlor window; that parlor is now profaned by the frivolous and irreverent summer boarder.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Didama Rogers peers no more from her parlor window; that parlor is now profaned by the frivolous and irreverent summer boarder.

past form of “supersede” — take the place or move into the position of

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

express in words

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Didama Rogers peers no more from her parlor window; that parlor is now profaned by the frivolous and irreverent summer boarder.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading IN WHICH KEZIAH'S PARSON PREACHES ONCE MORE Time has wrought many changes in Trumet.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN WHICH KEZIAH'S PARSON PREACHES ONCE MORE Time has wrought many changes in Trumet.

precisely as stated

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The packet long since ceased to ply between the village and Boston, the stage has been superseded by the locomotive, the old “square-riggers,” commanded by Cape Cod men, no longer sail the seas.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH KEZIAH'S PARSON PREACHES ONCE MORE Time has wrought many changes in Trumet.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Didama Rogers peers no more from her parlor window; that parlor is now profaned by the frivolous and irreverent summer boarder.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading IN WHICH KEZIAH'S PARSON PREACHES ONCE MORE Time has wrought many changes in Trumet.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But the old residents love to talk of the days that are gone and if you happen to catch Mr. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster and a dignified member of the board of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood he will very likely tell you of the meeting of the parish committee called by its chairman, Elkanah Daniels, to oust the Rev. John Ellery from the pulpit of the Regular church.